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Doing Time: An Introduction to the Sociology of Imprisonment 2nd ed. 2009


Doing Time: An Introduction to the Sociology of Imprisonment 2nd ed. 2009

Hardback by Matthews, Roger

Doing Time: An Introduction to the Sociology of Imprisonment

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ISBN:
9780230235519
Publication Date:
28 Aug 2009
Edition/language:
2nd ed. 2009 / English
Publisher:
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages:
297 pages
Format:
Hardback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 27 - 29 May 2024
Doing Time: An Introduction to the Sociology of Imprisonment

Description

The new edition of Doing Time brings this widely recognized book up-to-date and provides an accessible and informed discussion of current debates around prisons and penal policy. Drawing on a range of international material the book provides a critical sociological analysis of developments in imprisonment.

Contents

List of Tables and Figures Preface to Second Edition Acknowledgements The Emergence of the Modern Prison Space, Time and Labour Order, Control and Adaption in Prison The Political Economy of Imprisonment ThePolitics andCultureof Imprisonment Crime, Sentencing and Imprisonment Youth Justice and Youth Custody Women's Imprisonment Race and Imprisonment The Future of Imprisonment Bibliography

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